Nov. 21, 2024

151. Hosting a Thanksgiving Celebration that's just a little more Sus…

Send us a text This week let’s chat about some practical suggestions for hosting a Thanksgiving that’s just a little more sustainable. From planning the meal to polling guests before they show up, you’re sure to leave today’s...

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Nov. 13, 2024

150. What now?

Send us a text This week’s episode is raw and unedited. It’s a heart to heart about where we go from here. ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode#105 Introducing Progressive Pockets! New name, same great taste Connect...

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Nov. 5, 2024

149. Changing the political future of our country with our wallets (R…

Send us a text In this week's replay, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don’t need to be a billionaire to make a difference! Let’s talk about the rapid fundraising that h...

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Oct. 31, 2024

148. Is your bank funding politicians you don't support? Consider the…

Send us a text Ever think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash in your checking and savings account to fund fossil fuel companies or gun manufacturers, the reality is that the banks ar...

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Oct. 22, 2024

147. The surprising truth about what ESG actually means

Send us a text Welcome back to Progressive Pockets! This is a podcast where we talk about ways to line up our values and our money. When we think about the things that keep us up at night. Whether that’s climate change, or ho...

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Oct. 15, 2024

146. Where do Latine Americans donate their money?

Send us a text In this episode, let’s chat about charitable giving among Latino Americans, including formal and informal giving, the surprising role of religious giving, and the huge impact of remittances (sending money back ...

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Oct. 8, 2024

145. Hosting a pop up giving circle for the holidays

Send us a text Today’s episode is about a fun activity to consider trying with your friends, coworkers, or fellow book club members. You might have heard of giving circles before, where you meet regularly with a group of peop...

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Oct. 1, 2024

144. For Financial Advisors Whose Clients Want More than Just Returns…

Send us a text Long gone are the days when investors left their societal values at the door. These days, most investors want to invest with their environmental and social values in mind. If you are a financial advisor, you ma...

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Sept. 24, 2024

143. Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas: A book review

Send us a text This week let’s chat about Winners Take All: the Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas. Published in 2018, this book became a New York Times Bestseller and fired off a conversation about whe...

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Sept. 17, 2024

142. Conscious Travel and Tourism

Send us a text In this episode of Progressive Pockets, let's explore the topic of conscious travel, focusing on how to respect local cultures while prioritizing environmental sustainability. Discover practical tips for engagi...

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Sept. 10, 2024

141. Five Sources of Power Every Shareholder Has

Send us a text This week, let's explore how everyday shareholders can wield surprising influence over corporate behavior. Discover the power of your single vote and learn about the impact of attending annual general meetings....

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Sept. 3, 2024

140. Activate Your Money by Janine Firpo: A book review

Send us a text It’s time for another book review! This episode is about a book titled Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World by Janine Firpo. It is an accessible, handy guide to learning more...

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Aug. 27, 2024

139. Where Serena Williams donates her money

It’s time for the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be inspired to shake up your own giving, it can be so much fun to learn where celebrities donate their money. This week let’s chat ab...

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Aug. 20, 2024

138. Where do Chrissy Teigen and John Legend donate their money?

In this episode, let’s explore Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s philanthropy, highlighting their commitment to social causes. Let’s talk about their partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, where they helped to raise...

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Aug. 13, 2024

137. Where does Taylor Swift donate her money?

Let’s continue the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be inspired to shake up your own giving, it can be so much fun to learn where celebrities donate their money. This week let’s chat a...

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Aug. 6, 2024

136. Where does Dolly Parton donate her money?

In this episode, let's explore the remarkable philanthropic efforts of country music legend Dolly Parton. We'll dive into her most significant charitable initiatives, including the Dollywood Foundation and its flagship progra...

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July 31, 2024

135. Changing the political future of our country with our wallets

In this episode, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don’t need to be a billionaire to make a difference! Let’s talk about the rapid fundraising that has characterized the ...

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July 24, 2024

134. Five ways to be a financial ally at work

Usually on this show we talk about the power of our wallets to build the world we want. This week, let’s talk about how we can extend our power just a little bit further, to our places of work. There are lots of ways to serve...

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July 16, 2024

133. How a group of students convinced their university to divest fro…

This week let’s talk about a wildly successful student campaign to convince universities across America to divest from South Africa’s apartheid. This mini history lesson includes efforts from students at historically Black co...

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July 9, 2024

132. Boycotts, "Buycotts" and Public Shaming: Shopping for Social Cha…

This week let’s chat about using our consumer power for social change. Learn how our everyday purchases can become a force for good, from "buycotts" to boycotts to organized campaigns. Hear real-world examples of consumer-dri...

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July 3, 2024

131. How to Align Your Investments with Your Values

This week, let’s chat about how to make your money work for both you and the world. From environmental sustainability to gender equality, learn how to screen out harmful companies and support those actively solving societal i...

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June 25, 2024

130. Effective Altruism, AI, and Sam Bankman-Fried

The philosophy of Effective Altruism captured the minds and wallets of Silicon Valley's elite - using reason and evidence to maximize positive impact. But is this clinical approach to the world’s problems really possible? And...

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June 19, 2024

129. What's your relationship to Juneteenth?

Here’s this week’s letter: I got the day off for Juneteenth and I’m trying to think about ways to honor the holiday and incorporate it into my family’s annual traditions. We have a nice tradition in my family of volunteering ...

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June 18, 2024

128. "I donate, but am I a philanthropist?" Why the disconnect betwee…

Do you donate money or volunteer your time for charitable causes? If so, you're engaging in philanthropic activities. But would you actually call yourself a "philanthropist"? According to a recent report from the Indiana Univ...

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